Partying in Petra, Jordan (with pics )

Petra was one of the main reasons I wanted to come to Jordan. This is a World Heritage Site http://www.petrapark.com/ that should not be missed. It is truly amazing.

Built 2200 years ago as a city carved into sandstone, on the main trading routes between the ancient world. It is a collective of Temples to ancient Gods, funeral monuments to ancient kings and their poor. It was a trading centre as well as a demonstration of Nabataean power and wealth. The most famous pic is of the Treasury. I have included it full on and also through the famous Siq which leads to the city.

The Siq is very narrow and winding watercourse created by flooding through sandstone and supports the most amazing water system of ancient times, the principles of which are still used today. Yeah for the plumbers!

To get to the Rose City (Petra), one has to walk, or horse, or cart, or donkey, or camel through the Siq. At the end of that part of the journey is the spectacular Treasury.

We then walk on through the city to discover royal tombs and Roman and Crusader additions.

These pics are just supposed to get your attention. Enjoy.

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